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Mr Dolan’s funeral was held this morning at Corpus Christi Church in Wokingham and the new stand will officially open at the opening fixture of the season at home to Preston North End on Saturday, August 6.

Sumrith ‘Tiger’ Thanakarnjanasuth, one of Reading FC’s main shareholders, said: “Every time I travelled to Reading, I made sure I met and spoke with Eamonn – both before his diagnosis and during his treatment - and I always looked forward to hearing him speak so positively, so enthusiastically about Reading Football Club and its bright, bright future.

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"Personally reading our fans’ messages of love for Eamonn and sincere appreciation for all the work he did during his time in charge of our Academy, it was clear there was only one fitting option for the North Stand’s new name. The Eamonn Dolan Stand will be our way of remembering a great man.

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"Thank you to all who put forward suggestions, for our supporters’ unanimous support with this project and to all who have left tributes on social media and in the book of condolence at Madejski Stadium over the last couple of weeks."